Come work as a Rehabilitation Assistant with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH), and you may be eligible for a financial recruitment incentive of up to $20,000. Incentives are time limited and conditions apply. Relocation Assistance may also be available. Apply today to speak to a Talent Acquisition Advisor!

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Rehabilitation Assistant to join the Telehealth & Innovation Deployment, Education & Sustainment (TIDES) team at Squamish Hospital. Apply today to join our team!

As a Rehabilitation Assistant focused in Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy you will:

• Work as a member of the TIDES (Telehealth & Innovation Deployment, Education & Sustainment) Rehabilitation Team to provide quality patient/client-focused services in acute and community settings, which may include travel to the patient/client location.
• Under the operational supervision of the Director/Manager, practice supervision of the OT/PT/SLP Practice Coordinators/Lead, and the work direction of the TIDES OT/PT/SLP, carry out established rehabilitation activities within the OT/PT/SLP scope of practice.
• Responsibilities include:
  • receiving assignments and implementing lower risk interventions related to the clinical aspects of the OT, PT and/or SLP care plans,
  • demonstrating and teaching activities,
  • adapting devices to enable to maximize potential for independence,
  • and assisting with practicing daily living skills.
• Responsible for Telehealth scheduling, set-up, and tasks assigned by the TIDES OT/PT/SLP in person and/or via Telehealth technologies.
• Report relevant observations of patient/client progress and behaviours.
• Provide direction to volunteers, organizes equipment and supplies for activities, organizes and cleans equipment, and maintains established inventory of supplies.

ABOUT THE TIDES PROGRAM:

The TIDES Rural/Remote Rehab Team combines virtual service with in-person care to provide services to clients living with various neurological conditions.  The TIDES Rural/Remote Rehab Team provides short-term physiotherapy, occupational therapy and speech language pathology for: 

• stroke or Transient ischaemic attacks (TIA),
• acquired brain injury,
• spinal cord injury,
• Concussion (non-sports related), and
• progressive neurological disorders. 

The TIDES Team consists of a Physiotherapist, an Occupational Therapist, a Speech-Language Pathologist, and three Rehabilitation Assistants. 

Education & Experience

• Completion of a recognized Rehabilitation Assistant Program.
• Valid BC Driver’s License is required. Use of personal vehicle may be required for travel between sites for which mileage will be reimbursed in accordance with the current collective agreement.

Knowledge & Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to organize work.
• Ability to operate related equipment.

The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.

As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.

WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?

VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers

At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.

Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2024.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.


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Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.